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Author Notes:One of my favorite places to eat in Seattle is La Isla- an amazing authentic Puerto Rican restaurant. I love La Isla's is Carne Guisada (braised beef stew), and it's the first thing that comes to mind when I think of stews with olives. In my version, green olives with pimentos, peppers, onions, garlic, oregano, cilantro, tomatoes, and capers are used in two ways- blended to make sofrito- the base of the stew, and left chunky to create delicious texture. I also added sweet potato to my recipe, which basically melts into the stew, adding a bit of creaminess and hints of sweetness. Serve over rice and beans, garnished with avocado and sour cream, with tostones and mojo on the side! —Loves Food Loves to Eat